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Daily Briefing: A whirlwind World Cup
Felecia Wellington RadelUSA TODAY
Updated July 20, 2026, 8:20 a.m. ET
Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Start with these reads:
- A tropical depression has formed in the Gulf, according to the National Hurricane Center.
- JD and Usha Vance welcomed their fourth child.
- It looks like a family resort. But some kids come here to die.
Felecia Wellington Radel here, bringing you the news to know on Monday. Begin your week by catching up with our News Quiz
Spain wins World Cup!
Spain took the world by storm Sunday, capturing the title in a tense 2026 FIFA World Cup final 1-0. The match featured La Roja’s teen phenom Lamine Yamal and, of course, Argentina’s legendary Lionel Messi. Yamal celebrated the win in an adorable moment with his younger brother, Keyne
This year’s World Cup also had its first ever halftime show, bringing out BTS, Madonna, Shakira and Justin Bieber for an 11-minute performance
A few more things to know
- Christopher Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ debut breaks major box office record.
- FDA says Taylor Farms cyclospora finding was a false positive.
- What really happens at a GLP-1 retreat? One of our Travel writers went to find out.
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